Aromatherapeutic blending : essential oils in synergy / Jennifer Peace Rhind.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rhind, Jennifer, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Essences and essential oils--Therapeutic use.

Essences and essential oils.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 p.)

Place of Publication:

London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Singing Dragon, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Investigating the intricacies of aromatherapeutic blending, this book explores the concept of synergy and presents evidence for the biological and therapeutic actions of essential oils and absolutes. It encourages the practitioner to reflect on their approaches to treatment and provides guidance on building effective and safe blends.

Contents:

Essential oil synergy

The individual prescription

A spectrum of approaches : science-based, psychosensory and vitalistic paradigms

Aromatherapeutic blending

Applications, carrier media, dosage and ratios

Acne vulgaris : a case study

Pain and inflammation : analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions

Smooth functioning : antispasmodic, vasorelaxant, antihyperlipidemic and anticonvulsant actions

Health maintenance and enhancement : antioxidant and anti-cancer actions

Infection and immunity : antimicrobial and immunomodulant actions

Respiratory support : expectorant, mucolytic, decongestant and antitussive actions

The skin and soft tissues : wound-healing, anti-allergic and antipruritic actions

The psyche : anxiolytic, antidepressant and cognition-enhancing actions

Essential oils and absolutes : evidence-based practice

Expanded practice aromatics : abbreviated profiles for synergistic blending.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780857011749

085701174X